Activities For The Second Week Of The Perth School Holidays

Hopefully you’ve gotten through the first week of the holidays unscathed. This week, it’s all about the big day – Christmas Day. There are, however, still plenty of activities going on in and around Perth for the second week of the holidays.

Perth and Western Suburbs

Free Flicks for Kids, NorthbridgeCheck out the family favourite Christmas film Elf at Free Flicks for Kids at the Northbridge Piazza.

Christmas Pot Luck Lunch, Matilda Bay, CrawleyJoin other Perth families looking to make new friends on Christmas Day at this free Potluck Picnic lunch. Pack a picnic, your bathers and the cricket set and have a fun Christmas Day. Run by Meetup group Live the Life You Love, you will need to join the group and RSVP.

Duyfken Replica Tours, Elizabeth Quay, Perth Take a tour of this unique replica ship and learn all about life onboard.

Date: Wednesday to Sunday from now until Sunday, 2nd April 2017.
Address: Elizabeth Quay, Perth.
Cost: Adults $12.50, concession/seniors $10, children four to 16 years $5. Not suitable for kids under four.
Website: For more details, click here

Pic: Duyfken Facebook.

Dark Universe at Scitech, West PerthThis short documentary is showing at the Scitech planetarium and is free with general entry. Not suitable for kids aged under four years.

Date: Every day 10am to 5pm from now until Monday, 30th January 2017 (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.)
Address: Corner Sutherland and Railway Streets, West Perth
Cost: Free with general entry to Scitech.
Website: For more details, click here

Pic: Visit Perth.

South of the River and South-East

Activities at the Fremantle MarketsOn Friday, 23rd December, the West Oz Wildlife, one of Perth’s leading petting zoos will be visiting the Fremantle Markets, while on Saturday, 24th December you can visit the the Baby Animal Farm and the Market Fairies will make a magical appearance at 10am.

Santa’s Enchanted Wardrobe, FremantleEnter the wardrobe and into a winter wonderland where you will meet some magical Christmas characters.

Date: Daily until Saturday, 24th December.
Address: E-Shed Markets, Fremantle.
Cost: Adults $23.40, kids aged two to 16 years $22.40, kids under two free. Family tickets two adults and two children aged two to 12 years $82.60
Website: For more details, click here.

Pic: Santa’s Enchanted Wardrobe Facebook.

South Beach Sunset Markets, South FremantleTuck into food van goodness and enjoy the South Beach sunset, along with lots of family friendly entertainment.

Date: Saturdays from now until Saturday, 18th March 2017.
Address: South Beach, South Fremantle.
Cost: Free entry.
Website: For more details, click here

Pic: Facebook.

A Monster Misson – WA Shipwreck Galleries, FremantleExplore the seas in search of underwater creatures and monsters of the deep!

Date: Daily from 9:30am to 5pm until 29th January 2017.
Address: Western Australian Shipwreck Galleries, 45 Cliff Street, Fremantle.
Cost: $2. Suitable for kids four and over.
Website: For more details, click here

Free volleyball in South PerthLove volleyball? The beaches of South Perth will play host to free volleyball nets until early January.

Splash City, BelmontRide the world’s tallest and longest inflatable water slide, right here in Perth! Along with some spectacular water rides, there will also be a special toddler zone set up for the little ones.

Date: Now until Sunday, 5th February.
Address: Belmont Racecourse, Burswood.
Cost: From $28. Kids under four are free.
Website: For more details, click here.

Pic: Splash City Waterpark Facebook.

Throughout Perth

TechCamps4KidsDo your kids love all things tech? Would they love to learn more about the world of coding? If so, TechCamps4Kids will be running kids’ technology camps during the school holidays.

Date: Camps runs from now until Tuesday, 24th January 2017.
Address: Various locations.
Cost: From $65.
Website: For more details, click here.

Pic: Tech Camps4Kids.

Your local libraryYour local library is a haven for school holiday activities. Contact your nearest library for more details.

Perth MuseumsPerth has a heap of museums that are great for kids – for more information, check out our list here.